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Wolffkran employs INSYS for IP-based remote maintenance
The company introduced an IP-based remote maintenance system for their products that ensures a high degree of IT security by using encrypted VPN connections and cellular radio routers. -
Industrial Cybersecurity market immature
In contrast to other industrial automation markets, no one vendor dominates; and those with the highest market share typically specialize in a particular region, industry sector or technology. A shakeout may be coming. -
OEE for the Enterprise
By Salvatore Castro, SAP The common view of OEE is the localized one of an operator trying to control the machine better during the shift. The more modern spin on OEE is trying to improve all operations to run more efficiently with the lowest overall cost back to the business. -
GE to resell AutomaTech's FacilityConneX
FacilityConneX helps facility managers make better sense of vast amounts of data that comes from their facility operations and industrial equipment with Real-time Operational Intelligence (RtOI). -
Asset Performance Management: So Many Approaches, Yet Little Execution
By Dan Miklovic, LNS Research The basic concepts of Asset Performance Management (APM) have been around for nearly 50 years. In this article, we'll discuss the wealth of knowledge on different maintenance approaches available to today's professionals, and also the main challenges with putting those approaches into action. -
Care in applying Analytics for Prediction and for Management Decisions
By Carlos W. Moreno, Ultramax What analyses of a database enable predictions which are valid in decision making. This review does not introduce new technical concepts. It explains to engineers why their knowledge of the processes that generate data needs to be integrated in the analysis of the data, and at what level. -
Addressing FDA CFR Regulation Compliance with Cloud based ERP Software
By Bill Nolan, Rootstock Software Many regulated manufacturers use paper-or Excel-based processes to address compliance. For discrete manufacturers who are required to have FDA CFR compliance, the Salesforce1 Platform connected an ERP system offers some distinct advantages. -
Datapaq measures floodlight temperatures
When the sun comes out on a rainy Wimbledon match day, the roof over Centre Court can be retracted, but only after the floodlights have cooled down sufficiently. Datapaq measured how long it takes. -
Three common pitfalls of pressure calibrations
By Roy Tomalino, Beamex Calibrating pressure devices has its own unique challenges. This blog describes three of them. -
Observations From An ERP Buyer's Experience
By David J. Bush, C.P.I.M In early 2012, we began an earnest search for a replacement for our legacy ERP system. We wanted a new ERP package that could handle the needs of our electronics industry demands. We were in for a big and disappointing surprise. -
Gems Sensors & Controls publishes Online Catalog
Digital catalog covers liquid level, flow and pressure switches, with each model linking to immediate online ordering. -
Enlink Midstream to install FLOWCAL Enterprise
With FLOWCAL, Enlink will manage all measurement data from their fractionation and processing facilities, pipelines, and truck and railcar transportation tickets. -
U.S. Companies to Increase Energy Efficiency Investment in 2015
Three quarters of U.S. companies invested in energy efficiency programs in the past 12 months, and more than half (56 percent) project their investment in energy efficiency next year will be more than last year. -
ISA and Beamex to Present Web Seminar on Calibrating Pressure Instruments
The free web seminar, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on 2 October 2014, will discuss the fundamentals of pressure instrumentation as well as some of the appropriate methods for calibration. -
PLM market growing
Discrete industry manufacturers’ quest to reduce capital expenditure, shorten lead times, and improve productivity is expected to fuel investments in the global product lifecycle management (PLM) market. -
Laila Hirr Joins CIMdata
Laila Hirr, a long time PLM advocate and advisor, has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant and Practice Lead. -
Averna Acquires Cal-Bay Systems
Cal-Bay Systems is a privately owned provider of test systems, test and measurement solutions, automated testing and vibration monitoring tools. -
Skills Shortage Affects Productivity
A recent survey says 82% of companies surveyed are suffering a skills shortage and skills shortages are having a direct effect on productivity within the manufacturing and engineering sector. -
Survey says ERP Deficiencies Throttle Performance
Epicor's own survey reveals several enterprise resource planning (ERP) deficiencies causing organizational drag. Half the respondents surveyed characterized the performance of their current ERP system as merely "adequate" or "basic." -
ASHRAE softens rules for Existing Buildings in IAQ Standard
Recognizing that the ventilation rate procedure in its indoor air quality standard may be difficult to apply in existing buildings, ASHRAE is proposing an alternate compliance path.